Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 23/02/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Pelle Larsson
18/09/2026
The Miami Heat agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension with Pelle Larsson, which was reported by ESPN and confirmed by his agents at CAA Sports. The deal keeps him with the team beyond his rookie contract and includes a mutual option for the 2030-31 season. The Heat announced the signing in late September 2026, with the higher salary starting in 2027-28.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Pelle Gustav Gösta Larsson is a Swedish professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Utah and the University of Arizona before being drafted in 2024. In September 2026 he agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Heat. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
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| Weight | 215 lbs |
| Position | Guard / shooting guard / small forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Riksbasketgymnasiet Luleå |
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| University of Utah | Business (2020-2021) |
| University of Arizona | Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Business Administration (2021-2024) |
Family
| Father | Christian Larsson, a former member of the Sweden men's national basketball team |
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Career
| Early career | Played professionally in Sweden with BC Luleå and RIG Luleå; named the Swedish Basketball League Star of the Year as a rookie |
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| College | Utah Utes (2020-2021) and Arizona Wildcats (2021-2024); named to the 2023-24 All-Pac-12 Second Team |
| NBA Draft | Selected 44th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, then traded to the Miami Heat on draft night |
| NBA Debut | 23/10/2024 with the Miami Heat |
| NBA Development League Assignment | Assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on 02/02/2025 and recalled the following day |
| 2025-26 Season | Appeared in 70 games (54 starts) averaging 11.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists; shot 49.6 percent from the field and set a career-high scoring average |
| Contract | Four-year extension worth up to $60 million agreed in September 2026, with a mutual option for the 2030-31 season; the higher salary begins in 2027-28 |
| International | Has represented Sweden at under-16, under-18 and senior levels, including EuroBasket 2025 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Known for his shooting, especially catch-and-shoot and off-ball situations | |
| 2. Grew up in Stockholm, Sweden |
